Mr Hamuel Porkington

Meet Mr. Hamuel Porkington
His closest friends call him “Hammy”
A special hard working farmer
With an extremely industrious family

With his pretty and faithful wife “Porksy”
And their ten little chopperettes
They're known in the town of Swillsville
As the nicest pig family you've met

For providing hot meals to the needy
And sheltering them from the cold 
They've received a special recognition
One of the greatest stories told

The President recently visited them
Warmly welcomed by the Porkingtons
They treated their guest to Hominy Grits
And homemade Tennessee bourbon 

The President granted them a special honour
Which everyone was in total accord
With tree bark, worms and garbage for life
And a prestigious achievement award

So raise your pitch forks, raise 'em on high
In salute of this family of corkers
Heroes like these don't come by very often
They're a very special breed of porkers

©Jack Ellison 2012
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Breidenthal Avatar
March 17, 2018 at 2:29 AM
I can see this as a pop-up kid's storybook for kids. Love the little story! Always, Laura
Ellison Avatar
March 17, 2018 at 6:12 AM
Maybe I should think about that!!! Still a kid at heart! Lovsies, Happy Jack XOX
Eastman Avatar
September 16, 2012 at 7:20 AM
Very witty. Great story poem... I've found I like your comments as much as your poems... So very happy and upbeat. I find I want to write more poems just to hear your comments.
Ellison Avatar
September 16, 2012 at 7:34 AM
WHOAAA! What a sweet thing to say my dear Carol! Love and big huggeroonies!!!
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